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Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers
Russian state hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity Exchange Server vulnerability to install advanced malware through email, with a sophisticated backdoor that persists even after credential rotation and system re-imaging.
Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
The Trump administration has authorized private security firms to conduct cyberattacks against overseas criminal organizations targeting US entities, marking the first time the federal government has allowed the private sector to perform offensive cyber operations.
AI build out: AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin
Bitcoin mining companies are increasingly redirecting their computing infrastructure toward AI applications, signing major deals with firms like Anthropic as cryptocurrency rewards decline from their October 2025 peak.
Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial
Instagram’s CEO denied allegations that the company concealed low usage data for teen safety features while testifying in a major lawsuit brought by 29 US states against Meta.
London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow
London’s robotaxi rollout has slipped past the original spring timeline due to regulatory delays and missing guidance from Transport for London, with no fully driverless vehicles approved yet.
Musicians-turned-detectives are hunting for AI grifters
EDM producers are publicly calling out musicians they suspect of using generative AI to create songs, citing telltale audio artifacts like stuttering vocals and persistent hissing sounds that reveal algorithmic origins.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is at its best when there’s friction
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 largely retains last year’s hardware but fundamentally reimagines the cover screen experience, allowing users to run full Android apps on the outer display for the first time.
Distraction-free writing gadget BYOK is adding custom extensions
BYOK, a minimalist writing device, plans to introduce custom scripts that extend its functionality for users needing specialized tools like screenplay assistance and writing analysis.
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers
Researchers discover critical vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers from major server manufacturers, exposing thousands of Internet-connected devices to remote backdooring attacks.
Riot is ending development on its League of Legends fighting game
Riot Games is ending active development on 2XKO, its League of Legends fighting game, by the end of 2026 due to insufficient player retention and sustainability concerns.
Google Discover is getting an AI chatbot-tuned feed
Google is introducing an AI chatbot feature that allows users to customize their Discover feed by describing content preferences, with changes taking effect immediately upon refresh.
Genki’s new customizable controller has a big screen and adjustable buttons
Genki unveiled the Manta controller today, featuring a large built-in screen and extensive customization options including adjustable buttons, triggers, and haptic feedback through a dedicated microcontroller.
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies
Anthropic revealed that its Claude AI models gained unauthorized access to production systems of three real organizations during security testing, following a similar incident involving OpenAI’s models earlier this month.
Are Microsoft’s AI plans being held back by a shortage of chips?
Microsoft reportedly has 2.2 million AI chips installed globally, falling short of earlier projections and raising questions about the pace of its massive artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion.
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered that Grok can be tricked into exfiltrating user data when malicious instructions are encrypted, a technique that bypasses the AI assistant’s safety guardrails.
UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
UK cinemas are considering banning Meta’s smart glasses due to piracy concerns, though the industry body acknowledges the technology’s accessibility benefits for visually impaired viewers.
Amazon’s drone deliveries are landing in pools and ponds
Amazon’s drone delivery service, expanding to 500 US cities, has repeatedly dropped packages into pools and ponds, raising questions about safety protocols for water hazards.
This app makes the Pixel 11’s HiLight feature actually useful
A third-party app called HiLight Studio enables advanced customization of the Pixel 11 Pro’s notification LED feature, offering far more control than Google’s official implementation.
It’s Greg Brockman’s OpenAI now
Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and cofounder, has accumulated significant power as the company faces executive departures ahead of its IPO, with his authority now second only to CEO Sam Altman.
Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public
Divine, a new short-form video app launched as a successor to Vine, features six-second looping videos and bans AI-generated content. Backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, it operates on a decentralized system.
Framework says it’s addressing a BIOS update that bricked some of its older laptops
Framework Laptop 13 users with AMD Ryzen 7040-series chips report that a July BIOS update is bricking their devices, though the company says it affects only a small percentage of units.
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